Abstract
This study examined the relationship between suicidality and dependent and self-critical depression among adolescents. Ninety-six adolescents participated: 32 suicidal inpatients, 32 nonsuicidal inpatients and 32 healthy controls. The groups were matched for gender, age and education. Participants completed the Depressive Experience Questionnaire for Adolescents (DEQ-A), the Cognition Checklist (CCL), and the Multi-Attitude Suicidal Tendencies Scale (MAST). Results indicated that suicidal adolescents have significantly higher levels of self-critical and dependent depression, compared to nonsuicidal inpatients and healthy controls. The distinctive quality of depression among suicidal adolescents suggests assessment and treatment strategies for these individuals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-140 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Archives of Suicide Research |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Apr 2008 |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- Axiety
- DEQ-A
- Depression
- Suicide
- Suicide attempts
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health